Herndon Fortnightly Club
Herndon Fortnightly Club is a private foundation based in Herndon, Virginia. Its 2026 filing reports 11 grants totaling $17,000, including scholarship awards to Virginia universities and community colleges and smaller grants for charitable purposes.
Herndon Fortnightly Club at a glance
In short: Herndon Fortnightly Club gave $17K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $17,000
- +101.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,545
- +9.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $256,206
- -4.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Herndon Fortnightly Club
- How to Apply
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The club’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It describes a scholarship application consisting of a letter to the club describing the applicant’s need, institution attended, aspirations, and goals.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing states that applications must be received by a prescribed date in May. That 2025 application cycle is past.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing states that applications must be received by a prescribed date in May.
- Contact
Application contact: Herndon Fornightly Club
Mailing address: P O Box 55, Herndon, VA 20172
Phone: (571) 332-5883
Email: scholarship@herndonfortnightlyclub.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Herndon Fortnightly Club funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Virginia ($8K across 2 grants). Together the top 9 received $13K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing restricts scholarship awards to the an individual recipient Area. The 2026 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia. Its itemized list also includes a $50 grant to Herndon Middle School in Herndon, VI.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Herndon Fortnightly Club gives
- Giving grew 83% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $17K (2026). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| George Mason University Fairfax, VA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $4,000 |
| Link Inc Sterling, VA | Charitable Purchases | $200 |
| Rotary Club of Herndon Reston Herndon, VA | Charitable Purposes | $200 |
| She Believes in ME Herndon, VA | Charitable Purposes | $200 |
| Birmingham Green Foundation Manassas, VA | Charitable Purposes | $150 |
| All Ages Read Together Herndon, VA | Charitable Purposes | $100 |
| Friends of Herndon Fortnightly Library Herndon, VA | Charitable Purposes | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $256,206 | $11,095 | $22,699 | $17,000 | 11 | $17,000 | $5,783 | $13,932 |
| 2025 | $267,810 | $4,139 | $11,857 | $8,450 | 6 | $8,450 | $7,544 | $14,232 |
| 2024 | $275,528 | $13,185 | $12,137 | $8,400 | 8 | $8,400 | $7,575 | $14,232 |
| 2023 | $274,369 | $30,080 | $12,794 | $9,300 | 14 | $9,300 | $6,056 | $12,678 |
| 2022 | $257,083 | $10,460 | $12,476 | $9,750 | 15 | $9,750 | $5,950 | $13,267 |
| 2021 | $259,099 | $8,863 | $13,145 | $10,780 | 12 | — | $6,927 | $12,523 |
| 2020 | $263,381 | $11,659 | $13,244 | $9,550 | 13 | — | $9,038 | $12,290 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herndon Fortnightly Club reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported 2026 grants supported scholarships and charitable purposes, including charitable purchases. Among its grantees, an individual recipient Community College’s foundation says it raises private funds for student scholarships and college programs; All Ages Read Together describes its work as providing free preschool to children in need; and She Believes in Me says it empowers children, predominantly girls, through resources, life skills, and hope.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the club gave 11 grants totaling $17,000. Grants ranged from $50 to $4,000, with a median grant of $200. Four $4,000 scholarships went to the University of Virginia (two grants), George Mason University, and an individual recipient Community College.
Other reported grants included $200 each to LINK Inc. and She Believes in Me, $200 to Rotary Club of Herndon Reston, $150 to Birmingham Green Foundation, $100 each to All Ages Read Together and Friends of Herndon Fortnightly Library, and $50 to Herndon Middle School. LINK describes providing emergency food assistance and emergency rent and utilities assistance in parts of an individual recipient She Believes in Me describes serving children from diverse backgrounds and difficult circumstances.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Kathy Herbert and Vicki Herman as presidents; Georgianna Knotts and Robin Ward as vice presidents; Cathy Foster as secretary; and Sarah Entsminger and Juliette Marting as treasurers.
Herndon Fortnightly Club is led by Vicki Herman, President on filings since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Vicki Herman
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Herbert
President
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Foster
Secretary
Corres Secretary → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Georgianna Knotts
Vice President
On filings since 2025
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Entsminger
Treasurer
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juliette Marting
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Ward
Vice President
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Mary Jo Klinefelter (2024–2025) — Director at Large
- Former: Kathryn Herbert (2025) — President
- Former: Alexis Rothrock (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Penny Halpern (2020–2024) — First Vice President
- Former: Signe Friedrichs (2020–2024) — Second Vice President
- Former: Beverly Harris (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Virginia Clarity (2020–2023) — Corres Secretary
- Former: Margaret Cyrus (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Vicky Robertson (2020) — Recording Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Herndon Fortnightly Club
How much does Herndon Fortnightly Club give each year?
Herndon Fortnightly Club gave $17K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $8K across 6 grants.
What is Herndon Fortnightly Club's typical grant size?
Herndon Fortnightly Club's median grant in 2026 was $200, and its average grant was $1,545, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Herndon Fortnightly Club give grants?
Herndon Fortnightly Club gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Herndon, VA (4 grants) and Charlottesville, VA (2 grants).
Who are Herndon Fortnightly Club's largest grantees?
Herndon Fortnightly Club's largest 2026 grantees include University of Virginia ($8,000 across 2 grants), George Mason University ($4,000) and Link Inc ($200), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Herndon Fortnightly Club?
Herndon Fortnightly Club reported $256K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Herndon Fortnightly Club fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported 2026 grants supported scholarships and charitable purposes, including charitable purchases. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Herndon Fortnightly Club?
The club’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Herndon Fortnightly Club's EIN?
Herndon Fortnightly Club's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6052342. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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